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jtb1967 · August 16, 2011, 08:13 AM

Any modifications will effect the value to some point. If you found one of the 22 shorts that actually has a good bore left, I'd be hesitant to alter the rifle. Most of shorts I've seen have bores like sewer pipes from serving hard with no cleaning.

August 16, 2011, 08:13 AM	#2
jtb1967 Junior member Join Date: September 29, 2004 Location: WV Posts: 454	Any modifications will effect the value to some point. If you found one of the 22 shorts that actually has a good bore left, I'd be hesitant to alter the rifle. Most of shorts I've seen have bores like sewer pipes from serving hard with no cleaning.